English certifying exam (PCCL)
Certify your English level at the UPF!
PCCL
What is the PCCL?
The PCCL is a language test designed and administered by the UPF’s language service. The candidates, according to their results, will obtain a B1 (threshold), B2 (vantage) or C1 (effective operational proficiency level) certificate. The exam assesses grammar and vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
The PCCL certifies B1, B2 and C1 levels in the language you take the test in, and is mostly used in a university context. If the intended use is outside of this setting, please contact organization or company requiring this certification to ensure this certificate is valid.
Information on the test
- Levels: B1 - B2 - C1
- Registration period: Open until a week before the date the test takes place
- Location: Ciutadella Campus
- Calendar: 7 exam sessions per academic year
- ECTS credits for UPF students: 6 ETCS credits (see here RAC regualtions)
- UPF certificate: Idiomes UPF certificate indicating the CEFR level obtained. With the B2 or C1 CEFR certificate of English, French, German or Italian, you can get a €75 refund if you are taking your degree at a Catalan university. PARLA3
- Who can take this test: UPF Community members (students, teachers, etc.) and the general public over the age of 16
Fee for the test: €75
PARLA3 grants
Students can get a refund for the fee of the exam thanks to the PARLA3 grants. Undergraduate students who obtain an English, German, French or Italian certificate of level B2 CEFR or higher will be able to ask for a PARLA3 grant and obtain a reimbursement of € 75 according to the current regulations.
Idiomes UPF offers PCCL preparation courses. In 5 hours you will practice all the exam sections and learn the necessary strategies to take the exam confidently.
2023-2024
Enrolment
IMPORTANT! In the event that you are a student with special educational needs and require adaptations in the exams, it is necessary that you inform us at the time of registration by sending a message to [email protected]. Failure to have the information in sufficient time may lead to the non-application of the requested adaptations.
In order to enroll for the test, select the code [1666 - PCCL] on the enrollment page, indicating the corresponding language and exam date, and make the payment online following the instructions:
If you have any doubts, contact us 